God of Hope

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. (Romans 12:2).  

Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. . .And it is impossible to please God without faith. (Hebrews 11:1, 6)

Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father (Matthew 5:16).

Men should strive to learn before they die what they are running from, and to who, and why. (James Thurber, 20th century American humorist)

The humblest citizen of all the land, when clad in the armor of a righteous cause, is stronger than all the hosts of error. (William Jennings Bryan, 19th-20th century American attorney)

Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge (Proverbs 18:5).

Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live. . .Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life (Proverbs 4:4; 23).

You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. (Zig Ziglar, American author)

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. (Bernard Baruch, American statesman)

Don’t dominate the people you lead; don’t stifle them—help them experience joy! (Scott Morton, fund-raising coach)

You satisfy me more than the richest feast  . . . Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives. (Psalm 63:5; 90:14)

Law and Order The law is beneficial only if it is obeyed. (Bible study notes from Romans 2) Laws are sets of rules created to regulate behavior. They are designed to maintain order in society. But what good are they if they are not obeyed? They make the difference...